Katie BurkKihei, HIViolin, guitar, piano, ukulele, voice, songwriting
When it comes to music, I joke that I am a "hack of all trades!" I play piano, violin, guitar, ukulele, sing, and write songs. I have been a student of music since elementary school, but have performed professionally as a fiddle player and vocalist for about fifteen years.
I originally trained classically, and started playing "fiddle" around 2008, when I first discovered bluegrass jams and the "Oh Brother Where Out Thou?" soundtrack. Looking to advance my fiddling skills, I took online lessons with a Texas-swing fiddler named Chris Daring. Over the years, I've performed in the styles of American roots, bluegrass, newgrass, jazz blues, pop and folk songs.
I love to help people develop their musical confidence by developing knowledge and experience with the mechanics of the violin. I also like to help people use music theory in practical ways, so they can play by ear, improvise and create original music if desired.
I have been a teacher for over twenty years to all ages and abilities (art, music, math, language arts), and music specifically for eight years. It's never too late to learn :)